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property at 252 Shorewood Dr
$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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252 Shorewood Dr, Unit 2D

252 Shorewood Dr
Glendale HeightsIL60139
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property at 110 N Knollwood Dr
$2,400

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Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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110 N Knollwood Dr

WheatonIL60187

Carol Stream, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carol Stream Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carol Stream, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenilworth Arms in the South Wheaton neighborhood priced from $1,300. St. Charles Square in the North Wheaton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carol Stream apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
392 Executive Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,505
The MonroeAlpine1BR,1BA$1,519

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carol Stream area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - Upgraded Model at Willows of Wheaton in the in the North Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Carol Stream apartment is the B-3 Model at Camden at Bloomingdale starting at $2,175 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Bloomingdale Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carol Stream apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willows of Wheaton3 Bed 2 Bath - Upgraded3BR,2BA$2.28
Camden at BloomingdaleB-32BR,1BA$2.15
Stratford GreenProvidence1BR,1BA$2.46
The Greenway at Carol Stream1 Bedroom w WD1BR,1BA$2.22
Kenilworth Arms1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.73
Windsor Estate Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A11BR,1BA$2.45
Carol Stream CrossingBirch1BR,1BA$2.25
St. Charles Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Renaissance at Carol Stream1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
392 Executive Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carol Stream

What type of rentals are currently available in Carol Stream?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Carol Stream, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,187 to $6,180. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carol Stream ranging from $1,700 to $7,500.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carol Stream ranges from $1,700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,795.

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